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I am Rodrigo Levy, a cinematographer and filmmaker based in Berlin, originally from Brazil. After studying cinema at FAAP in São Paulo, I moved to Germany to pursue my Bachelor and Master at Universität der Künste Berlin, supported by a DAAD Künstlerstipendium. I work freelance as a cinematographer and filmmaker and also create social-media content for Sooner.de. Over the past decade I have worked on documentaries, feature films, and music videos, with festival exposure at Berlinale, Hot Docs, IDFA, and the Rio Festival. My clients include Business Insider, RTL, and Canal Futura, and I also practice street photography as part of my artistic practice.…I am Rodrigo Levy, a cinematographer and filmmaker based in Berlin, originally from Brazil. After studying cinema at FAAP in São Paulo, I moved to Germany to pursue my Bachelor and Master at Universität der Künste Berlin, supported by a DAAD Künstlerstipendium. I work freelance as a cinematographer and filmmaker and also create social-media content for Sooner.de. Over the past decade I have worked on documentaries, feature films, and music videos, with festival exposure at Berlinale, Hot Docs, IDFA, and the Rio Festival. My clients include Business Insider, RTL, and Canal Futura, and I also practice street photography as part of my artistic practice.

Rodrigo Levy

Cinematographer, Director of Photography, Filmmaker, +3

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I am Rodrigo Levy, a cinematographer and filmmaker based in Berlin, originally from Brazil. After studying cinema at FAAP in São Paulo, I moved to Germany to pursue my Bachelor and Master at Universität der Künste Berlin, supported by a DAAD Künstlerstipendium. I work freelance as a cinematographer and filmmaker and also create social-media content for Sooner.de. Over the past decade I have worked on documentaries, feature films, and music videos, with festival exposure at Berlinale, Hot Docs, IDFA, and the Rio Festival. My clients include Business Insider, RTL, and Canal Futura, and I also practice street photography as part of my artistic practice.…I am Rodrigo Levy, a cinematographer and filmmaker based in Berlin, originally from Brazil. After studying cinema at FAAP in São Paulo, I moved to Germany to pursue my Bachelor and Master at Universität der Künste Berlin, supported by a DAAD Künstlerstipendium. I work freelance as a cinematographer and filmmaker and also create social-media content for Sooner.de. Over the past decade I have worked on documentaries, feature films, and music videos, with festival exposure at Berlinale, Hot Docs, IDFA, and the Rio Festival. My clients include Business Insider, RTL, and Canal Futura, and I also practice street photography as part of my artistic practice.

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I am Rodrigo Levy, a cinematographer and filmmaker based in Berlin, originally from Brazil. After studying cinema at FAAP in São Paulo, I moved to Germany to pursue my Bachelor and Master at Universität der Künste Berlin, supported by a DAAD Künstlerstipendium. I work freelance as a cinematographer and filmmaker and also create social-media content for Sooner.de.

Over the past decade I have worked on documentaries, feature films, and music videos, with festival exposure at Berlinale, Hot Docs, IDFA, and the Rio Festival. My clients include Business Insider, RTL, and Canal Futura, and I also practice street photography as part of my artistic practice.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

Portuguese

Fluent

German

Fluent

English

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Advanced

Work Experience

Social Media Content Creator at Sooner.de

January 1, 2016 - October 29, 2025

Responsible for producing and editing engaging social media material to promote the brand and offerings. Creates 20-30 video assets per month and develops all video assets for the website, ensuring high-quality visuals and consistency across digital platforms. Also involved in crafting digital marketing strategies, film trailers, and marketing videos to help businesses increase revenue.

Director of Photography at Freelancer

January 1, 2012 - October 29, 2025

Cinematography for films shown at international film festivals (Berlinale, Hot Docs, IDFA, Rio Festival) and for clients including Business Insider, ARD, Canal Curta and Canal Futura. Nominated for Best Documentary Cinematography by ABC - Brazilian Cinematography Association. Led camera teams and developed visual style guides to maintain consistency across shoots and platforms.

Filmmaker at Freelancer

January 1, 2014 - October 29, 2025

Brought stories to life through conception, planning, directing, cinematography, and sound. Produced short documentaries, features, music videos, and commercials; managed lighting, camera angles, and movement to craft distinct visual styles; oversaw editing and post-production workflows.

Montage Assistant at Estevan Schilling Santos

January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012

Worked as assistant editor under Estevan Schilling Santos. Responsibilities included footage ingestion, media organization, project setup, material selection, and distributing footage to other departments (including composition and CG).

Production Assistant at O2 Filmes

January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009

Supported editors in finalizing projects by preparing necessary elements like graphics, subtitles, and captions; enhanced post-production workflows by managing schedules and maintaining a well-organized media library.

Filmmaker at Freelancer / Berlin

January 1, 2014 - October 29, 2025

Currently working on a documentary for the Honnold Foundation in the Amazonas region. Focus on cinematic storytelling, sound recording, and adaptability under pressure; storyboard interpretation; analog photography; documentary filmmaking.

Kameramann / Freelance Cameraman at Berlin (Freelancer)

January 1, 2012 - October 29, 2025

Drehs for projects shown at international festivals such as Berlinale, Dok Leipzig, Hot Docs, IDFA, and the Rio Festival. Clients include Business Insider, ARD, Canal Curta, and Canal Futura. Nominated for Best Documentary Cinematography by the Brazilian Cinematography Association (ABC). Led teams of cameramen and assistants and developed comprehensive visual storytelling guidelines to ensure cohesive branding across multiple platforms.

Assistant Editor at Estevan Schilling Santos (Estevan Santos)

January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015

Three years as an assistant editor, responsible for ingesting footage, media organization, project preparation, material selection, and distribution to other departments, including composition and CG.